hey i found a banshee that im interested in buying, i was just wondering how relyable they are and how much power they really have, i know that 350 twin must have alot of power but are they any good for trails and loging roads and stuff like that??? any info would be appriecated

 

ehh there more for the dunes but i dont think u'd have a problem bringing it on the trails my freind wants to get one and trails is all we got around here.

 

Their very good in the dunes, not really a trail quad but it will get the job done in the trails. Quick and powerful bike, in my experience riding Banshees they dont have much bottom end, but once you get it in the powerband they scream. The midrange on a banshee is awesome, as is the top end. They are reliable for the most part. They require a little bit more maintence beacuse its a 2-stroke twin. If your looking for a trail quad i would take a look at either the Z400, Pred,660R, or the new 700R.

 

yeah man i found a 1987 banshee in almost mint comdition for dirt cheap so i was just seeing if there is any thing i should know

 

weather a bansh is any good on trails depends on how u like to ride on trails and if your scared of it or not. My shee done me perfect on the trails but we ride fast and i was in the powerband all the time. Best thing to do with a shee on the trial is just keep'er hammered and be ready to go for a ride lol.

 

I find it hard to keep a banshee on it's rhythim on trails, you will probaly do alot of down shifting. Since it's a two stroke the powerband hits at high RPM's, compared to a 4-stroke that has a powerband all along the RPM's. Your choice, still a nice realiable bike.

 

If you like adrenaline rushes and can handle them then get the shee, if not you can drop down to a 4 stroke. If you get a shee just make sure your capable of picking it up to turn it around. There are very relyable, just use good oil and mix it right.


Not everyone can handle a shee, thats why they came out with the raptor.

 

i personally hate the banshee in the trails. but if u can handle it then it should be a blast.

 

That's right, they made the Raptor because some people can't stand rebuilding top ends every year, mixing gas, and do I need to say fouled plugs? I think I made my point!

 

i disagree, they built the raptor for the little boys who cant handle the shee, the banshee was made to be driving and drivin hard